22 of the Best Blue Hair Ideas to Copy From the A-List
From Billie Eilish to Halsey, blue hair is having a major moment right now. And we have to admit, we know it’s a bit ‘out there’ but we’re kind of enamoured with the trend.
Blue hair isn’t a new thing, in fact, with everyone from Katy Perry to Kylie Jenner rocking a spectrum of blue hues, there’s certainly no shortage of A-list inspiration. Loving the trend but not sure you’re committed enough to take the plunge? If you’re still umming and ahhing over whether a blue hair colour is right for you, discover some of our favourite celeb-approved styles, below. Plus, keep reading for some of our top tips for blue hair maintenance.
Billie Eilish’s Blue Space Buns
Seriously, who pulls off coloured hair better than Billie Eilish? Billie might be rocking blonde hair these days but we’ll always love her grungy, grown-out blue locks.
Bella Thorne’s E-Girl Streaks
Bella Thorne is channelling the TikTok E-Girl hair trend with these contrasting blue streaks.
Hilary Duff’s Cotton Candy Blue Hair
Hilary Duff recently re-dyed her hair blue again and this cool, cotton candy blue shade has us seriously tempted.
Lady Gaga’s Cinderella Look
Lady Gaga was the star of the 76th annual Golden Globes, stepping out onto the red carpet with stunning pastel blue hair. The hue really popped against her bright white platinum strands underneath and the Disney-worthy updo only added to the princess factor.
Kylie Jenner’s Icy Blue
If pastels are more your vibe, take note of Kylie Jenner’s icy blue hue.
This isn’t the first time she’s rocked a blue hair colour (you can scroll down to see another of our favourite true blue looks from the youngest member of the Kardashian/Jenner clan!). And it looks so good on her that we doubt it’ll be the last! Credit: @kyliejenner
Editor’s tips: Have we managed to convince you to try out a blue hair colour? If so, it’s worth investing in a colour protect hair care duo, such as the TRESemmé Colour Revitalise Shampoo and Conditioner. They’ll help to maintain your hue’s vibrancy between dye jobs, while also leaving it feeling healthy and soft.
Halsey’s Ocean Pixie
What could be better than a regular pixie cut? Erm, an ocean blue-inspired pixie cut of dreams, of course!
We’re totally obsessed with Halsey‘s under-the-sea blue hair colour and it works wonderfully against her porcelain complexion.
Katy Perry’s Smurfette Bob
Katy Perry may be rocking a pixie cut these days, but who could ever forget the time she rocked a Smurfette-inspired blue hair colour? This pristine asymmetric bob contrasted with the bright, fun hue and added an extra burst of colour to her candy pink ensemble.
Ke$ha’s Pastel Half-up Half-Down
On the hunt for a girly take on blue hair? Ke$ha’s pastel blue shade and cascading waves make for a Princess-worthy style that gets two thumbs up from us at All Things Hair HQ!
Nicole Richie’s Dark Blue Hair
Now who said that blue hair can’t look smart? Nicole Richie’s dark blue hair is one of our favourite looks, as it shows just how easily coloured hair can be transformed from something fun and playful, to a style that’s polished and preppy.
Grace Chatto’s Rapunzel Locks
Are you a natural blonde looking to try out blue hair? Follow in the footsteps of Clean Bandit‘s Grace Chatto and ask your stylist for an cool, silver-toned blue.
Not only will it compliment fair features, but it won’t require nearly as much upkeep as bolder hues as it begins to fade.
Demi Lovato’s Sweeping Bangs
Wondering how Demi Lovato manages to make dark blue hair look so effortless? The secret lies in her sweeping bangs, as feathered fringes are a great way to balance out bolder styles and add a feminine edge.
Sky Ferreira’s 2-Tone Hair Colour
If you’re hoping to really turn heads with your style, look no further than Sky Ferreira’s colourful dual-tone creation. Combining lighter aqua shades with deeper indigo blue highlights, prepare to be the source of some pretty major hair envy among your friends!
Busy Philipps’ Blue Braids
Thought pigtails were a style best left in the playground? Well, think again! Dawson’s Creek star Busy Philipps unveiled ombre double plaits on the red carpet and all we can think is why didn’t we do this sooner?!
With festival season just around the corner, you can bet we’ll be recreating this style.
Jade Thirlwall’s Ombre
Thought you couldn’t go blue if your hair is naturally dark? Little Mix-er Jade Thirlwall’s pretty ombre look combines a variety of blue and green tones which compliment her trademark dark locks perfectly.
Jordin Sparks’ Peekaboo Highlights
Want to give blue hair a go, but need to find a look that’s work-appropriate? Jordin Sparks’ jet black hair and peekaboo electric blue highlights are more subtle, so can easily be concealed for your 9-5.
Keke Palmer’s Denim Lob
Our love for denim reached an all-time high when the denim hair trend took off. Luckily, it seems this dark blue hair palette is only set to get bigger, with stars like Keke Palmer affirming their fashion credentials on the red carpet.
Selena Gomez’ Pops of Colour
If you’re tempted to try out a pop of colour, yet don’t feel ready for full-on hue, you might want to take a leaf out Selena Gomez’ book. When she added cool purple and blue highlights to her brunette locks, we were all in awe of the extra touch of brightness it added to her dark locks.
And the best part of all, those highlights were added in using extensions, giving her a great temporary hair makeover – totally genius, right?
Lilah Parsons’ Dip-Dyed Ends
Want to give your style a seasonal update without doing anything too drastic? British model and TV presenter Lilah Parsons shook up her long brunette hair and bardot bangs by adding in a muted blue hair colour to her ends. And doesn’t she look fab?!
Steph Lecor’s Undercut
If you think these blue hair colour ideas are all a bit tame, and are after something more ‘out there’, we’ve got just the thing.
American singer Steph Lecor paired her periwrinkle blue ‘do with an edgy shaved undercut! The result? A daring look that’s both striking and stylish.
Editor’s tip: If you like straightening your coloured hair then the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray is a styling must. This multi-tasker not only protects your strands from heat damage but is also formulated with keratin and marula oil for extra smoothness and shine.
Rita Ora’s Majestic Braided Ponytail
Braids? Check! Blue hair? Check! Rita Ora‘s ticking off multiple trends in one with this gorgeous braided ponytail and we’re utterly obsessed.
Lily Allen’s Navy Bob
Consider yourself a bit of a beauty junkie? Why not take your make-up look to the next level by matching your eyeliner to your hair, like Lily Allen? You’ll be a true blue beauty queen in no time!
Kylie Jenner’s Mint Mane
She may be the youngest out of her sisters but Kylie’s mane game has always been seriously strong! This minty-blue hue had us swooning and we love how the intentional grown-out roots add a toughness to this pastel style.
